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Two incumbents survive, the third is defeated
This North Idaho community has been embroiled in controversy most of the year.
Pocatello and Shelley bonds fail; most levies pass
14 districts have $168 million at stake today — check back for live updates.
Campus news items: Grant expands CWI program with ties to semiconductor industry
In other news, an Idaho-based nuclear research consortium gets a federal grant, and Brigham Young University-Idaho reports some mixed enrollment numbers.
Troy’s accountability and collaboration produce consistent academic success
Ranked among Idaho’s best, the tiny district near Moscow embraces the community’s high expectations.
State creates specialized websites for parents and students
Students and parents can access web pages from the main menu on the State Department of Education’s website.
Following the dollars: School board campaign contributions, updated
With Tuesday’s school elections just around the corner, let’s take an updated look at campaign finance reports. Our top 10 list of the spendiest school board elections hasn’t changed, although there has been some shuffling in the rankings and a smattering of new contributions in the past two weeks. Here’s the top 10: West Ada,…
Court documents provide a detailed look inside the State Board’s closed-door Phoenix meetings
Most of the deliberations about the $685 million University of Idaho purchase took place behind closed doors. Now, depositions and public records allow us to pull back the curtain.
Tiny school district makes big $67.8 million bond bet
Statewide, it’s the biggest education-related ask on a November ballot.
Cascade High seniors jump into the political process
They hosted a forum for a trustee election.
Better FAFSA: The program’s largest update in 40 years, delayed until December
Applications determine the eligibility of college students for aid like Pell grants, loans and scholarships.